| This research presents a comprehensive view of electronic cash and its role in our society. Its origins, development, implementation, and acceptance are discussed from business, technical, and economic points of view. Electronic cash is compared to other current payment systems. Existing electronic cash systems operating in the business world are also presented, as well as new technological improvements. Current issues regarding electronic cash and future use of electronic cash are examined. In addition, a statistical study regarding the attitudes of students toward electronic cash was done. A cross-sectional design was employed to address four research questions. The survey was conducted at the University of Puerto Rico in Aguadilla. The results were examined using descriptive statistics, comparisons between demographic groups and regression analysis. |
